A satellite going around the earth suddenly loses height and starts moving in a lower orbit. The speed of the satellite

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A satellite going around the earth suddenly loses height and starts moving in a lower orbit. The speed of the satellite

A satellite going around the earth suddenly loses height and starts moving in a lower orbit. The speed of the satellite
A. does not change
B. is decreased
C. is increased
D. may increase or decrease

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - C
`v prop (1)/(sqrt(R+h))` or `(1)/(sqrt(r ))`
`therefore` If r is decreased, v is increased.

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